Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his spear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is dark red and curly. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a black and violet robe with the hood down. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Semyaza's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'9" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sculptor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sculptor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Baggi was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Jo was born the youngest of three triplets. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Carter. She has worked as a Carter like her mother before her.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern man wears a grey coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Rose (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.